Hotshot need help

Will you be keeping your class A license?

If you’re letting the cdl A license go? Many states, like mine have a rule that says the trailer you’re pulling must have a gvw of less than 10,001 lbs if you don’t have a class A drivers license. Check with your state before buying a trailer just to be sure you’re not tossing your money away. And with many trailer mfgr’s, they’ll de rate the trailer for you but only when buying it. They usually won’t change it after it’s been purchased.

 

The 2500 has a very small payload. Assuming you have the crew cab 4x4 long bed, you have a 2200 lb payload. A fully loaded 14k lb trailer might overload the trucks rear axle. 15-25% of the trailer weight transfers to the truck I'm told.

 

Are you trying to stay under 26?

 

You can use your 2500 Ram with a 14K Trailer and stay under 26. As Flatbed said be sure to check with your home state to verify. There is a couple of hoops you don’t have to go thru by staying under 26. Try to get a longer trailer 34 to 36 to maximize the type of freight opportunities.

 

The biggest 20 ft trailer is a 20 ft trailer. CDL has nothing to do with the trailers length. It's a gross weight issue. Your truck and trailer need to be 26000 lb or less to not be cdl. A few states don't allow more than a 10,000 lb rated trailer without a cdl no matter the size of the truck.